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Could you tell me what happens if someone is pregnant 1-2 week and does an mri test unknowingly?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Read more about it: To learn more about MRI scans and pregnancy, please check out: http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/mri-safety.Html you can see an MRI image of a pregnancy here, but of a much later stage fetus than first trimester: http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/how-does-mri-work.Html.
Answered 12/10/2015
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Most likely fine!: Mri is not known to cause any birth defects. It is wise to be cautious, but you and your developing pregnancy should not be effected.
Answered 5/22/2013
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